The PlayStation 4 firmware version 7.50 released on April 16, 2020 was supposed to improve the performance of the operating system on the console, but there are currently increasing reports that the update is causing problems. A large number of users report that the console ends up in a boot loop after installing the new Sony firmware. There are also initial reports that the Bluray drive is malfunctioning after installing the new Sony firmware. In some cases, the PlayStation 4 should also no longer start.
In addition, the updated firmware cannot even be installed on some consoles using the update function. Here, however, the use of a USB stick or similar should Remedy. At the moment, however, all PS4 gamers should initially do without an update to firmware version 7.50.
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Anyone who has already installed the faulty system software and is faced with the problems mentioned can try to start the console in Safe Mode. In some cases, this is said to have helped.
The Japanese electronics group is currently still researching the causes. Especially since not all PS4 owners are affected by the errors mentioned. There is no official statement yet. The same can be done System software dated April 16, 2020.
It is not known whether Sony has also shipped its software developers into the home office due to the corona pandemic and because of which the errors mentioned have crept in.
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